Daily Notices February 13th
General Notices
** A shout out to Maia Schwinghammer, a Holy Cross graduate, who is competing in the 2026 Olympics in Women’s Freestyle Skiing moguls. Have fun cheering on our HC Olympian!! **
If you know of any other HC Olympians competing, please let us know at the office so we can give them a shout out as well.
HOLY SMOKES! HOLY CROSS Financial Literacy students sweep up and cash in with the semester 1 SaskMoney Minute Challenge!!
Congratulations to this semester's winners of the SaskMoney Minute Challenge sponsored by the SIEC and Affinity Credit Union. It was a clean sweep with our students finishing 1st, 2nd and 3rd!
1st place ($500) - Nixxi CS., Wren P., and Charlotte L.
2nd place ($250) - Jovie G., Knox U.
3rd place ($100) - Karylle B.
These entries were submitted as part of the Financial Literacy 20 final project. Secure your seat and chance to win by registering in Financial Literacy!
School Fees
On Monday, February 9, we sent home updated account statements for student fees.
A reminder that these can be paid through www.myschoolbucks.ca via credit card, or at the main office (schools days from 8am - 4pm) using cash, cheque or cash.
If you have any questions, please contact the main office at 306-659-7600.
Ash Wednesday Mass Times in the Diocese
Parish Name | Ash Wednesday Mass Times |
Holy Spirt | 8:30 am, 12:00 pm, 7:00 pm |
Cathedral of the Holy Family | 12:15 pm, 7:00 pm |
St Thomas More Chapel | 11:30 am |
St Francis Xavier | 9:00 am |
St Joseph | 9:00 am, 5:00 pm |
St Augustine | 7:00 pm |
St Philip Neri | 7:00 pm |
St Patrick | 12:00 pm, 7:00 pm |
St John Bosco | 6:30 pm |
Registration for 2026-27
Registration for 2026-2027 classes is now open on MSS for all Grade 9-11 Holy Cross students. For those students needing help, there will be support after the February break over the lunch hour in Room 321.
Parent Registration Information Session
We will be having an information session Tuesday, February 24th at 7pm for parents so they can help their students register.
AP Presentation
Tuesday, Feb 24 - There will be an Advanced Placement presentation for students and parents at 8pm in the library.
Last Day to Drop Semester 2 classes is Friday April 24th.
Registration for 2026-2027 classes is now open on MSS for all Grade 9-11 Holy Cross students. For those students needing help, there will be support after the February break over the lunch hour in Room 321.
Library News
The library will be closed to all students during period 3 starting February 6th to the 13th for Grad Applications and closed over the lunch hour on February 12th.
Black History Month Activities
Check out the bulletin boards in the English/Transition hallway (informational choice board), the cafeteria (daily events for Black History celebrations), and the Catholic Studies hallway (poetry).
Monday February 23rd – Join us during lunch for a beadmaking session in celebration of Black History Month! Learn about the cultural significance of beads while creating your own piece to take home. Find us in room 136 at lunch where everyone is welcome, and all materials will be supplied.
On Tuesday, February 24, we will be hosting a Spoken Word poetry event in the Theatre at lunch. Please submit original pieces, recordings, or works by other authors through the following link: https://forms.gle/R25we16Z2nnfdkuFA
Wear Pink for Anti Bullying on Wednesday, February 25th
Friday, February 27th is Orange Shirt Day to promote Truth and Reconciliation
Chapel News
Jesus is now present in the tabernacle in the Chapel. The reserved consecrated eucharist from our school Mass on Jan. 21 is in the tabernacle, and you will notice that the tabernacle light is on. Please keep this in mind when you are visiting our Chapel for
prayer or reflection. God bless you.
2025-26 Media Release Forms – Only 68% completed!!
This is a reminder that Student Media Release forms must be completed ASAP.
The form must be filled out by a parent/guardian; one per student attending Holy Cross.
Here is the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1JC6xfZVFUrcvyb1GUkUJ_D9aR-6htJXwae8C3GJtadw/edit
It is important for us to know your wishes regarding division and media coverage of student achievements and events during the time your child is a student within our school division. Thanks for taking the time to do this.
Youth Study Group
Free Tutoring - Youth Study Group - after school Every Wednesday 3:30-5:30 in the Library at Holy Cross. Everyone is welcome!
Homework Hall Tutorial
Would you like help from a teacher with your homework in a quiet space? Homework Hall tutorial time takes place each lunch hour in Room 341 (Mr. Heath's room). All students are welcome to attend.
CAP Opportunities
Coldest Night of the Year
On February 28, 2026, The Mustard Seed is hosting Coldest Night of the Year, a special fundraising 2km/5km walk to raise awareness and support for people experiencing homelessness in Saskatoon. We are looking for team captains who would gather 7-8 friends to walk with them, or individuals who would like to volunteer the day of the event.
Here are some ways to get involved:
- Register a team online at cnoy.org . During registration, select Saskatoon East https://cnoy.org/location/saskatooneast where you will find our charity listed. Once registered, invite team members. Any hours you put towards getting a team together counts as volunteer hours.
- Register to walk with us here Make sure you register to be a walker for Saskatoon East – The Mustard Seed.
- Not up for walking but want to help? Check out the volunteer positions here We need lots of volunteers to make this event successful and you can fulfill mandatory hours this way as well.
Need help or have questions? Call 780-940-8006 or email kristadawnkimsey@theseed.ca
Cafeteria
The following items will be available daily at the cafeteria:
Burgers, sandwiches, subs, wraps, baking and various snacks.
February 13th – Perogies & Sausage
February 23rd – Smokey on a bun
February 24th – Macaroni & Cheese
Music
There is an ALTO choir practice TODAY at lunch.
And the Staycation Raffle winner is… KATHLEEN THORPE! ✨🎉
Congratulations, Kathleen! Get ready to relax, indulge, and explore all the amazing experiences our community has to offer!
A huge round of applause to our incredible community partners — Golden Pagoda • The Cave • Darkside Donuts • Dutch Growers • Saskatoon Co-op • Huskie Athletics • Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra — your generosity made this raffle possible!
Thank you everyone for supporting music education and helping our community hit all the right notes.
Clubs
Book Club
We meet on the last Tuesday of every month during lunch in classroom 102. Bring your lunch and a list of your favorite books, and we’ll pick 2-3 to read for the month.
Rosary group
The Rosary will be prayed in the Chapel on Mondays at 12:15, rosaries and copies of the prayers will be provided.
Rosary making will begin after the February Break – we are waiting for supplies to arrive.
Bannock & Tea
Upcoming Semester 2 Bannock and Tea Dates:
We are making a few changes to the Bannock and Tea format for February! Please read the dates below carefully. All students and staff are welcome to join.
- Tuesday February 24th after school from 3:20-4:30 PM in room 294
Holy Cross Youth Alliance
This group is for our 2SLGBTQ+ Students and Allies! It focuses on advocacy and support for all our students and staff here, regardless of their identity. We meet every Thursday during noon hour in room 361. Join us for our 10th year of being a club at Holy Cross, a school where everyone belongs! ❤️
Games Club
All those students interested in playing board games and card games over lunch hour are invited to come out and play in Room 122 Tuesday – Friday. If you do not know how to play, you will learn. See Mr. Allen for more information.
Chess Club
Chess club has moved to room 377 in the new portables. All levels of skill are welcome.
GSCS Open Chess Tournament
Saturday, March 7th | 10:30 am – 3:00 pm
St. Joseph High School
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
● Players of all levels are welcome! Sign up in one of two divisions: Knight (Beginner) or Rook (Experienced). All players will have the chance to win door prizes!
● Games will have a time limit of 10 minutes per player. Every player will have the
opportunity to play a minimum of 4 games. The top Rook players will then be entered into an elimination bracket to play for first place.
● Admission is $5. Please pay your chess advisor ASAP. Admission includes a pizza lunch (two slices of pizza, a drink, and a snack). Let your chess advisor know if you have any dietary restrictions.
● You must arrange for your own ride to and from the tournament.
If you have any questions, see your chess advisor.
Athletics
Wrestling Junior City Championship
Both your boys and girl’s teams fought hard all night long, resulting in a great amount of individual and team success.
Our girls, only sending 2 wrestlers to compete, earned a perfect score of 20 points by walking away with 2 gold medals and a sixth-place overall finish in the city.
Our boys amassed a team total of 77 points, good enough for a second-place finish.
Individual Athletes deserving special recognition include:
Your 2026 Jr. City Bronze Medalists:
- “Remarkable” Regan A.
- “Laying the Smack” Jack S.
Your 2026 Jr. City Silver Medalist:
- Manwel “The Honey Badger” M.
- “Gritty” Gabe M.
- Anes “The Swift” S.
- Danylo “So Smooth” S.
Your Gold Medalists and 2025 Jr. City Champions:
- “Supersonic” Sofia B.
- Chukuba “The Cyclone” C.
- Caiden “The Crusher” C.
- Ava “High-Powered” H.
- Wyatt “The Warrior” S.
Your coaches are so proud of the way you all supported each other last night and performed. Well done!
Badminton Tryouts
Monday, February 23rd junior and senior tryouts after school.
Sign-up sheets will be posted by the Phys Ed office.
The try-out schedule for badminton is as follows:
Monday Feb 23: Junior 3:30 and Senior 5:00
Tuesday Feb 24: Junior 3:30 and Senior 5:00
Wednesday Feb 25: Senior 3:30
If you have any questions, please see Mr. Meggs or Mr. Schnitzler
Student Services
Student Services Notices can be found in more detail on the Counsellor Connection Website. Go here to see more details and access links: https://shorturl.at/IyekP
SIEC - Try a Career Opportunities!! Grade 10-12
- Hospitality Bootcamp – Deadline to Apply February 25th www.saskatooniec.ca/hospitaliity
- Machining Bootcamp - Deadline to apply February 24th - https://saskatooniec.ca/machining/
- Recreation and Tourism Bootcamp - Deadline to Apply February 25th - https://saskatooniec.ca/tourism/
- Spotlight on Careers: Construction – Deadline to Apply March 25th www.saskatooniec.ca/skilled-trades
- Spotlight on Careers: Heavy Mechanics – Deadline to Apply March 18th www.saskatooniec.ca/skilled-trades
- Spotlight on Careers: Think Tourism – Deadline to Apply March 11th www.saskatooniec.ca/skilled-trades
SaskTel Indigenous Youth Awards of Excellence – deadline to apply is April 30, 2026. https://www.sasktel.com/about-us/Community/Indigenous+Engagement/indigenous-youth-awards
Career/Volunteer Opportunities:
More information for the following can be found here: https://sites.google.com/gscs.ca/gscs-counselor-connection/high-schools/holy-cross/student-notices?authuser=0
